Job Requisition ID: 58619
Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)
Location: Preferably Dundee, other locations can be considered
Reports to: Senior Sourcing Manager
At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.
Position Summary:
The Logistics Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the efficient movement of goods: Import/Export, ensuring timely delivery and optimizing costs. The role is responsible for ensuring trade compliance is adhered to. This role is focused on the EMEA region and the Dundee business but requires coordination with global stakeholders as the supply base is shared across global sites. The Logistics Manager will take complete ownership of every aspect of the supplier’s performance in the assigned portfolio in terms of safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Logistics Manager serves as an escalation point for resolving major logistics issues.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Exemplify Dover Zero harm rules in support of a safe working environment
2. Develop and implement logistics strategies that prioritize cost saving, timeliness, and service quality
3. Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and freight carriers
4. Negotiate favorable terms, rates, and delivery schedules
5. Collaborate with production teams to ensure alignment of logistics operations with production schedules and resource planning
6. Resolve any logistics-related issues or delays to minimize disruptions to production workflows and customer deliveries
7. Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards in relation to transportation requirements
8. Able to interpret, manage, administer and comply with global trade agreements, tariffs, and customs requirements specific to each country, mitigating risks and avoiding costly penalties
9. Ownership and accountability of sanctions compliance
10. Responsible for internal compliance audits and a focal point of contact for external compliance audits
11. CBAM compliance reporting
12. Track and report on key logistics metrics, including delivery performance, shipping costs, and provide actionable insights to senior management
13. International travel may be required to visit suppliers or other Dover locations
Candidate Profile:
1. Proven leadership experience in a distribution, warehousing, and transport environment
2. Strong analytic skills with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement cost-saving initiatives
3. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
4. Well-versed in the ever-changing landscape of international trade regulations
5. Expert in the development, deployment, and administration of service contracts and terms and conditions
6. Ability to use data to support excellent decision making
7. Demonstrates full accountability and ownership for all aspects of assigned areas of responsibility
8. Comfortable in presenting information in a variety of formats to senior management
Candidate Experience and Qualifications:
1. Must have extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management
2. Minimum of five years working in a similar role, preferably within a high-volume manufacturing environment
3. Proficiency in trade compliance and aware of any future changes in compliance
4. Experience working with Oracle ERP system
5. Proficient in the use of MS packages.
6. Proficiency in service contracts and terms and conditions.
7. Excellent English (verbal and written)
The information contained within this job description overview is not intended to be all-inclusive. Nothing in this job description restricts management or the company’s ability to assign or reassign duties and/or responsibilities to or from this role at any time. This document is subject to change with or without notice.
Dover Fueling Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local law.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Function: Supply Chain & Procurement
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